Roman Ruins in Alentejo
The Alentejo has numerous ruins of the Roman Empire. In Portalegre there are some signs of these times, as described in “Portugal Algarve Golf Services” article.
“The Roman town of Ammaia was founded in the 1st century, likely under the reign of Claudius.
Roman Ruins Ammaia
Archaeological research from the early 21st century suggest that the town was already intensively settled around the reign of Augustus (end of the 1st century BC-beginning of the 1st century AD).
The flourishing Roman town, lying in the Roman province of Lusitania, acquired its civitas statute in 44-45 AD, although there is some debate on whether it received its municipal status (municipium) during the reign of Nero, Lucius Verus or Vespasian. Many of its urban structures developed through the exploitation of the area’s natural resources, and access to several roads connecting it to the provincial capital of Emerita Augusta (Mérida).
The Quinta do Deão hosts an on-site museum where the most interesting finds from Ammaia are displayed. ”
Located in the Municipality of Marvão, you can also find more informations cliking this link.
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